Munafik
Adam is a Muslim medical practitioner who is unable to accept the fact that his wife is no longer in this world. When he agrees to treat a woman named Maria, strange and unsettling things start to happen.
Why it matters
A chilling dive into Malaysian folk horror that channels spiritual dread through a culturally specific lens.
- Blends Islamic exorcism rituals with universal themes of grief and denial, giving the possession subgenre fresh cultural texture.
- Practical effects and atmospheric tension build an unsettling mood without relying on cheap jump scares.
- For fans of slow-burning supernatural horror who appreciate folklore-informed scares beyond Western tropes.
- Marks a strong entry in Southeast Asian horror cinema, spotlighting regional storytelling with global appeal.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
57
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
28
Survival
17
